Abstract

DRACHE, Daniel. Canada-U.S. Relations and the Impermeable Border Post 9/11: The Co-Management of North America. CONfines relacion. internaci. ciencia política [online]. 2008, vol.4, n.7, pp.69-83. ISSN 1870-3569.

Until September 11, 2001, Canadians had not thought very much or very hard about the long border they share with the United States. Nor had public authorities shown significant concern. There was no compelling imperative to contemplate it, particularly in this global age. Ideas passed through it, money poured over it and millions of people crossed it each year. Post-September 11, the border has changed beyond recognition. It is everywhere and everything. Issues now include enhanced security, protection of privacy rights, who Canadians want as citizens, how cross-border traffic can be expedited, and how open the border should be to political refugees.

Keywords : Homeland Security; border management; citizenship; North American community; human rights; Canada-U.S. relations.

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